LakeLevelIs Chatfield Reservoir low right now?
Chatfield Reservoir was at 5,431.84 ft on October 10, 2026, 12.16 ft below its full pool of 5,444.0 ft. That is 2.30 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Chatfield Reservoir on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 5,431.87 | −0.02 | −12.1 |
| Oct 9 | 5,431.89 | −0.02 | −12.1 |
| Oct 8 | 5,431.91 | −0.01 | −12.1 |
| Oct 7 | 5,431.92 | −0.01 | −12.1 |
| Oct 6 | 5,431.93 | −0.01 | −12.1 |
| Oct 5 | 5,431.94 | −0.01 | −12.1 |
| Oct 4 | 5,431.95 | −0.02 | −12.1 |
| Oct 3 | 5,431.97 | −0.01 | −12.0 |
| Oct 2 | 5,431.98 | −0.01 | −12.0 |
| Oct 1 | 5,431.99 | −0.02 | −12.0 |
| Sep 30 | 5,432.01 | −0.03 | −12.0 |
| Sep 29 | 5,432.04 | −0.03 | −12.0 |
| Sep 28 | 5,432.07 | −0.04 | −11.9 |
| Sep 27 | 5,432.11 | −0.04 | −11.9 |
About Chatfield Reservoir
- Full pool
- 5,444.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 5,427.2 ft (August 2, 2020) to 5,444.7 ft (April 29, 2024)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — NWDM district, CHFI
- Datum
- LOCAL
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Questions
Is Chatfield Reservoir low right now?
Chatfield Reservoir was at 5,431.84 ft on October 10, 2026, 12.16 ft below its full pool of 5,444.0 ft. That is 2.30 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Chatfield Reservoir?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 5,444.0 ft above sea level, per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Levels above it mean the operator is storing flood water; levels below it are normal in late summer and winter drawdowns.
How often is the Chatfield Reservoir level updated?
The operator reports every 15 minutes to an hour. This page refreshes several times a day; the time of the latest reading is shown next to the level.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (NWDM district, CHFI). Readings are provisional and can be revised.